Sharks sign 2020 first-round pick Ozzy Wiesblatt to entry-level deal

The San Jose Sharks have signed right-winger Ozzy Wiesblatt to a three-year, entry-level deal.

According to CapFriendly.com, the contract will pay a $925,000 salary at the NHL level.

MAKING IT OFFICIAL

We have signed @ozzywiesblatt to a standard, entry-level contract!

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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 16, 2020

Wiesblatt was taken by the Sharks with the 31st pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old had 70 points with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League last season, finishing second on the team in points and third in goals.

“Ozzy brings speed, playmaking, and offence to the lineup, which makes it difficult to play against a talented skater like him,” general manager Doug Wilson said in a statement. “His tenacity for the puck paired with his ability to retain possession and drive the offensive side of the game, along with his character on and off the ice, makes him a valuable player for our organization.”

At the draft, Sharks Director of Amateur Scouting Doug Wilson Jr., used sign language to spell out O-Z-Z-Y in honour of Wiesblatt’s mother, who is deaf. The small gesture was special moment for the entire Wiesblatt family.

“That means a ton, especially to my mom, and just the deaf community in general,” Wiesblatt said after being drafted. “It’s just a very nice gesture for him to do. And my mom will never forget that.”